First construction of infectious clone for newly emerging mutation porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) followed by comparison with PCV2a and PCV2b genotypes in biological characteristics <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), the causative agent of postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS), is a serious economic problem in the swine industry. Different genotypes (PCV2a, PCV2b and PCV2d) of the virus are present in...

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Main Authors: Wu Hong L, Wei Yan W, Huang Li P, Lu Yue H, Guo Long J, Liu Chang M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/291